New Delhi has rolled out a red carpet for the BRICS summit, but the preparations have sparked local anger due to blocked roads, forced evictions and movement restrictions.
Residents and commuters report disruptions and complaints as authorities clear pathways for the event, highlighting growing public discontent amid the high‑profile diplomatic gathering.
Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim is making a rare visit to Europe to attend the Ventotene Conference for Freedom and Democracy in Italy, accompanied by Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung.
The visit was kept secret until her arrival to protect her participation, according to European Parliament Vice President Pina Picierno, who stated that intimidation cannot dictate who participates in democratic debates.
This high‑level engagement is notable given the risk of backlash from Beijing, which claims Taiwan as a province, while other participants include Ukrainian civil‑liberties leader Oleksandra Matviichuk.
According to Al Jazeera and France 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS summit, which is expected to be dominated by discussions on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Putin is scheduled to hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, whose first visit to India as president highlights the Gulf conflict as a central issue for the expanded group.
According to Al Jazeera, Brazil's high court has halted deliberations following accusations of corruption and political bias involving its members.
Brazil’s Supreme Court has cancelled a second consecutive day of deliberations as tensions rise among its members, according to reports from Al Jazeera English.
Chief Justice Luiz Edson Fachin postponed the sessions, announcing that the court is scheduled to reconvene on Tuesday.
Allegations and Internal Conflict
The crisis emerged after Justice André Mendonca, a Bolsonaro appointee, unsealed federal police documents. The documents allegedly show disgraced banker Daniel Vorcaro seeking advice from Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
In response, de Moraes has accused Mendonca of abusing his authority for political purposes and has requested an investigation into whether Mendonca interviewed Vorcaro without the presence of police or prosecutors.
On Tuesday, the full Supreme Court bench is expected to discuss whether de Moraes should be investigated regarding the text messages in question.
Connection to Banco Master Scandal
The internal conflict is linked to the Banco Master corruption scandal. Vorcaro, the head of Banco Master, was arrested in November 2025 on accusations of defrauding investors of billions of dollars.
The ongoing turmoil comes ahead of Brazil's October general elections, which include a presidential race between incumbent Lula Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
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- Al Jazeera English — Brazil’s Supreme Court shuts down early as political chaos mounts
- Al Jazeera English — Putin lands in India for BRICs summit, shadowed by Iran and Ukraine wars
- France 24 World — Putin and Xi in India for BRICS summit as Ukraine, Middle East wars loom
- Al Jazeera English — Taiwan vice president makes rare Europe visit for conference on democracy
- Al Jazeera English — BRICS red carpet sparks anger in India’s capital